Deciding between a chiropractor and a physical therapist for your physical recovery can be a difficult choice. Chiropractors and physical therapists alike target large portions of the same areas of the body (limbs, neck, back, wrists, etc.) but their approach, education, and experience differ when it comes to the specifics of the injuries and pain management techniques.
What is Spinal Manipulation Spinal manipulation is a technique used by chiropractors and other healthcare professionals to adjust the spinal column and joints of the body. Spinal manipulation allows an improvement in mobility, a reduction of pain, reduced muscle tension, and overall promotes healing throughout the body. Spinal manipulation can be done manually or with …
By Dr. Josh Bross, DC, MS, CCSP, CSCS After about 3 months of Crossfit, I was starting to get accustomed to the intensity of the workouts and the different techniques required for the various WODs. One of the lifts I had to learn was the overhead squat. Even though I have worked out since I …
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When most people think of a chiropractor, they immediately think of bones being cracked, backs set, necks popped. Chiropractors are so much more than bone-cracking doctors. In this article, we will discuss some of the less known family chiropractic treatment methods. Active Release Therapy Active Release Therapy, also known as ART, targets soft body tissue. The use …
By Jay Patel, Speed and Explosion Specialist Spring is here, the Masters are over (congratulations Sergio Garcia!), which means golf season is in full swing (pun intended). The world’s top golfers and amateur golfers know that to lower your handicap you need to stay in shape. Specific exercises targeting muscles that you will use on …
By Dr. Stephen Knoyer, DC, CCSP Concussions have been a hot topic for the past couple of years in both professional and recreational sports. The information about management and treatment is in transition. There are people still stating old information about what to do if you have a concussion. Hopefully, I can share some information …
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By Jay Patel, Speed and Explosion Specialist Keeping proper form after a long swim or a bike ride while in a triathlon is difficult to maintain. Biomechanical changes in the hips, knees, and ankles can occur and leads to a slower finish to any race. Keeping a perfect stride will take seconds, even minutes off …
By Stephen Knoyer, DC, CCSP As I sports chiropractor, I am often asked what types of stretches are the best to do, how long should the stretch be performed, and how often should they be done? Before we get into the benefits of stretching, let’s first quickly mention the possible benefit of not stretching. The …
By Jay Patel, Speed and Explosion Specialist Computers, laptops, cellphones, and tablets; what do all these devices have in common? They all require us to use our hands and wrists. Typing scrolling, texting, holding/gripping a tablet/cellphone all requires us to use our hands. When we train or exercise often the wrists are often left …
Elite Chiropractic & Sport is located in Columbia, Howard County happily serving all of Maryland By Jay Patel Whether you work in an office, a laboratory, construction or the hospital it is always important to practice proper ergonomics to reduce the risk of injury or chronic pain. Here are a few ways to prevent fatigue …